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Donald & District Community Bank®Branch
Annual Report2014
ABN 29 147 298 039
Buloke Community Enterprises Limited
Annual report Buloke Community Enterprises Limited 1
Contents
Chairman’s report 2
Manager’s report 3
Directors’ report 4
Auditor’s independence declaration 10
Financial statements 11
Notes to the financial statements 15
Directors’ declaration 35
Independent audit report 36
Annual report Buloke Community Enterprises Limited2
For year ending 30 June 2014
I am delighted to be able to present the fourth Annual Report of Buloke Community Enterprises Limited to
shareholders.
Our second full year of operation has brought with it more dramatic changes in our branch management. Manager
Maree Hughes resigned at the start of January 2014, and since then we have had to rely on our brilliant efforts
of staff members CRO Danielle Grant, CSOs Jodi Matthews and Raelene Gooch and part-time CSO Dianne Newell,
with the support of Bendigo Bank to keep the branch functioning smoothly.
Our main priority is to resolve the vacant Manager’s position. It is imperative that we establish the best possible
leadership structure within the branch so that we can take advantage of the business opportunities available
within the community
Operating for six months without a Manager resulted in a slowing of business, with the result that for the period
1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014, we incurred an operating loss of $57,323.
On the positive side, over the past 12 months, we have increased our support to the local community through
sponsorship, grants and donations of in excess of $23,000, including the following:
• Donald Primary School Art Show
• Donald Lions Club PA System
• Donald High School Year 12 scholarships
• Donald Basketball Association new air conditioner for stadium
• Donald History Group new indexing system
• Donald Archers, tournament
• Donald Kindergarten, new photocopier
• Donald Motorkhana, inaugural event.
The company owes a great deal to the dedication of the staff of our Community Bank® Branch, Danielle, Jodie and
Raelene. Our team is committed and passionate in supporting us to increase the community benefit. On behalf of
the Board, I would like to recognise their efforts and dedication over the past 12 challenging months.
I also thank my fellow Board members for their support and contributions, including new Board secretary Kerryn
Voigt.
During the course of the year, Directors Carmen Bath, Richard Reilly and David Falla resigned, and Leanne Onley
did not seek re-election. I thank them for their time and contribution.
I also welcome new Directors Julie Slater and John Stuchbery, who have brought new skills to the Board and
have already made valuable contributions. With our second full year of operation under our belt, and despite the
significant changes to personnel within the branch, I continue look to the future with confidence.
Shane O’Shea
Chairman
Chairman’s report
Annual report Buloke Community Enterprises Limited 3
For year ending 30 June 2014
I prepare and write this report in the absence of a current Branch Manager.
As with every year in business, this year was very eventful and continues to be both challenging and rewarding. The
business has grown by in excess of $4 million over the last financial year and the current business on our books is
now in excess of $32.5 million in banking business.
This result continues to progress the business towards a profit position, in what continues to be a difficult
economic and challenging climate, experienced not only by the banking sector. With the continued support of the
Donald community the continued growth of the business will allow us to provide sustainable and very important
support to the community, ensuring our strategic direction and reciprocal benefit back to the community is met.
Since the departure of Manager Maree Hughes during the year our staff, Danielle, Jodi, Raelene and Dianne have
stepped up to maintain our banking services to the Donald community. Despite the challenges our staff continue
to provide great friendly service and fabulous support to customers and the Board. I would like to thank all our
staff for their dedication, flexibility and willingness to work within our team environment.
I would like to thank all volunteer Directors under Chairman Shane O’Shea for their support and confidence in our
team and for the continued professional manner with which they conduct their business.
To conclude, I would sincerely like to thank, the loyal customers that support the Donald Community Bank® Branch
and enable us to generate our current revenue, and to provide and support wonderful community projects and
outcomes.
Community Bank® branches provide more than just quality banking services, they deliver employment
opportunities for local people, keep local capital in the community, and are a local investment option for
shareholders. They also provide a source of revenue for important community projects determined by the Board.
This does need the continued support and willingness from the whole community to utilise our full range of
financial services products and services, and we welcome and encourage you to do so at your local Donald
Community Bank® Branch.
Many thanks and kind regards.
John Sirolli
Regional Manager - NorthWest Victoria
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank
Manager’s report
Annual report Buloke Community Enterprises Limited4
Directors’ reportFor the financial year ended 30 June 2014
Your directors submit the financial statements of the company for the financial year ended 30 June 2014.
Directors
The names and details of the company’s directors who held office during or since the end of the financial year:
Shane Francis O’Shea
Chairman
Occupation: Journalist
Shane is a partner in the local newspaper, he was the Chairman of the Donald & District Community Bank®
Steering Committee, he is the past president of Donald Lions Club, he is a past president of the Donald
Chamber of Commerce and Industry, chairman of the Donald Cemetery Trust and has been actively involved in
a variety of local community organisations over a number of years. 30 years of photography and news reporting
for Buloke Times.
Interest in shares: 4,001
Angelique Tammy Donnellon
Treasurer
Occupation: Home Duties
Angelique holds a Bachelor of Business(Accounting) and a Graduate Diploma of Education(Secondary). She is
a Former Treasurer of Donald Kindergarten and St Mary’s P & F and is currently Vice President of St Mary’s P
& F, Treasurer of Donald 2000 and Donald Memorial Park and is a member of Donald Family Services Centre
Project Committee.
Special Responsibilities: Treasurer, Community Development Committee
Interest in shares: 5,001
Kerryn Jean Voigt
Secretary
Occupation: Assessment Officer and Direct Care Carer
Kerryn is a Personal/Homecarer in the Buloke shire with over 18 years experience. She holds a certificate 3
in aged care. Kerryn has been a member of the Bingo Committee for 12 years and is a current member and
former president of the Donald P & A Show Society.
Interest in shares: 500
Andrew Murray Bird
Director
Occupation: Accountant
Andrew holds a Bachelor of Business at RMIT University and is a member of the Australian Certified Practicing
Accountants. Andrew has been involved in a number of community and sporting organisations and is currently
on the committee of both the Donald Hospital Foundation and Donald friends and Neighbours Inc.
Interest in shares: 8,001
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Directors’ report (continued)
Directors (continued)
John Anthony McConville
Director
Occupation: Business Owner/Steel Fabricator
John owns and runs a steel fabrication business. John has been actively involved in the community for a
number of years. He was one of the founding members of Donald 2000 and was the chairperson for over 7
years. John is currently a Director of the Donald Benevolent Society, a local superannuation fund and his own
business.
Special Responsibilities: Community Development Committee
Interest in shares: 1,501
Harold Hugh Flett
Director
Occupation: Primary Producer - Grains
Harold has been a farmer for 50 years in Donald. He has been heavily involved in the local community
throughout his life including membership of school council, CFA and UCA Church. He was a Councillor of the
Buloke Shire for 9 years.
Interest in shares: 5,001
Colin Thomas Gilmour
Director
Occupation: Farmer
Colin has worked on the family farm in Donald since the age of 16. Colin has been a member of the Cope
Cope Fire Brigade for over 30 years, is the secretary of Donald Friends & Neighbours and has also been
actively involved in the local football and cricket clubs.
Interest in shares: 3,001
Julie Slater
Director (Appointed 28 October 2013)
Occupation: Executive Officer
Qualifications, experience and expertise: Julie Slater is a partner in her family farming enterprise at Corack
East which specialises in dryland crop and lamb production. She is also the part-time Executive Officer of
Community Leadership Loddon Murray Inc. and is Chair of the Victorian Regional Community Leadership
Program Secretariat. Julie is an experienced Company Director with positions on a number of boards including
Deputy Chair of the North Central Catchment Management Authority, Board Member of Women’s Health Loddon
Mallee, Community Leadership Australia and St Mary’s Primary School Council, Donald in addition to her role
on the Board of Buloke Community Enterprises.
Interest in shares: Nil
Philip John Stuchbery
Director (Appointed 28 October 2013)
Occupation: Agricultural Consultant
Qualifications, experience and expertise: John grew up on the family grazing and cropping propoerty in the
Upper South East of South Australia. John has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Agriculture and a Graduate
Diploma in Agriculture from Roseworthy Agricultural College. He has previously worked on the family farm, in
research roles with the Departments of Agriculture in South Australia and Victoria and for the Audtralian Wheat
Board in Port Lincoln, South Australia. John in the manager and a senior consultant at JSA Independent. Since
starting consulting, John has primarily worked one on one with farmers providing technical and management
advice. The focus is on providing independent advice to ensure long term farm profitability and has an
emphasis on weed, pest and disease management and crop nutrition in the farming system. John was a
member of the Donald Primary School Council for nine years and is a current member of the Donald High
School Council.
Interest in shares: 1,500
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Directors’ report (continued)
Directors (continued)
Richard Edmond William Reilly
Director (Resigned 14 July 2014)
Occupation: Primary Producer
Richard holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture). Richard and his family have farms located across
country Victoria. He has been actively involved in local sporting and community groups throughout his life.
Interest in shares: 5,001
David Lindsay Falla
Director (Resigned 30 June 2014)
Occupation: Farmer
David holds a Certificate in Agriculture and works on the family farm in Litchfield. David is extensively involved
in the local community in Donald and it surrounding areas including being a CFA member. He is on a number of
Boards for local groups and organisations.
Interest in shares: 7,501
Catherine Leanne Onley
Director (Resigned 28 October 2013)
Occupation: Business Owner/Operator
Catherine is the owner/operator of the local hardware store and also runs a local self contained
accommodation business. Catherine has been actively involved in numerous Donald community activities and
is an executive member of the Donald Chamber of Commerce.
Interest in Shares: 1
Carmen Peta Bath
Director (Resigned 2 October 2013)
Occupation: Home Duties/Office Admin
Carmen has previously worked as a dental nurse and in office administration. She has been involved in junior
sports in the community, over the years she has been treasurer for both junior golf and tennis clubs in the
area. Carmen was also the minute secretary for the Donald & District Community Bank® Steering Committee.
Interest in Shares: 2,001
Directors were in office for this entire year unless otherwise stated.
No directors have material interests in contracts or proposed contracts with the company.
Company Secretary
The company secretary is Kerryn Jean Voigt. Kerryn was appointed to the position of secretary on 20 May 2013.
Kerryn is a Personal/Homecarer in the Buloke shire with over 18 years experience. She holds a certificate 3 in
aged care. Kerryn has been a member of the Bingo Committee for 12 years and is a current member and former
president of the Donald P & A Show Society. Kerryn took over from David Falla who had held the position since
July 2011.
Principal Activities
The principal activities of the company during the financial year were facilitating Community Bank® services under
management rights to operate a franchised branch of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited.
There have been no significant changes in the nature of these activities during the year.
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Directors’ report (continued)
Operating results
Operations have continued to perform in line with expectations. The loss of the company for the financial year after
provision for income tax was:
Year ended 30 June 2014$
Year ended 30 June 2013$
(57,323) (126,402)
Remuneration report
No director of the company receives remuneration for services as a company director or committee member.
There are no executives within the company whose remuneration is required to be disclosed.
Transactions with directors
$
Shane O’Shea is a partner at The Buloke Times. Buloke Community Enterprises Limited used
the services of The Buloke Times during the financial year for advertising and printing. The
total benefit The Buloke Times received for the financial year was:
1,889
Directors’ shareholdings
Balance at start of the year
Changes during the
year
Balance at end of the year
Shane Francis O’Shea 4,001 - 4,001
Angelique Tammy Donnellon 5,001 - 5,001
Kerryn Jean Voigt 500 500
Andrew Murray Bird 8,001 - 8,001
John Anthony McConville 1,501 1,501
Harold Hugh Flett 4,001 - 4,001
Colin Thomas Gilmour 3,001 - 3,001
Julie Slater (Appointed 28 October 2013) - - -
Philip John Stuchbery (Appointed 28 October 2013) - - -
Richard Edmond William Reilly (Resigned 14 July 2014) 5,001 5,001
David Lindsay Falla (Resigned 30 June 2014) 7,501 7,501
Catherine Leanne Onley (Resigned 28 October 2013) 1 - 1
Carmen Peta Bath (Resigned 2 October 2013) 2,001 - 2,001
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Directors’ report (continued)
Dividends
No dividends were declared or paid for the previous year and the directors recommend that no dividend be paid for
the current year.
Significant changes in the state of affairs
In the opinion of the directors there were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the company that
occurred during the financial year under review not otherwise disclosed in this report or the financial statements.
Events since the end of the financial year
There are no matters or circumstances that have arisen since the end of the financial year that have significantly
affected or may significantly affect the operations of the company the results of those operations or the state of
affairs of the company, in future years.
Likely developments
The company will continue its policy of facilitating banking services to the community.
Environmental regulation
The company is not subject to any significant environmental regulation.
Indemnification and insurance of directors and officers
The company has indemnified all directors and the manager in respect of liabilities to other persons (other than
the company or related body corporate) that may arise from their position as directors or manager of the company
except where the liability arises out of conduct involving the lack of good faith.
Disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium is prohibited by the confidentiality clause of
the contract of insurance. The company has not provided any insurance for an auditor of the company or a related
body corporate.
Directors’ meetings
The number of directors’ meetings attended by each of the directors of the company during the year were:
Board Meetings Attended
Eligible Attended
Shane Francis O’Shea 13 13
Angelique Tammy Donnellon 13 13
Kerryn Jean Voigt 13 11
Andrew Murray Bird 13 11
John Anthony McConville 13 6
Harold Hugh Flett 13 11
Colin Thomas Gilmour 13 11
Julie Slater (Appointed 28 October 2013) 10 6
Philip John Stuchbery (Appointed 28 October 2013) 10 9
Richard Edmond William Reilly (Resigned 14 July 2014) 13 9
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Directors’ report (continued)
Board Meetings Attended
Eligible Attended
David Lindsay Falla (Resigned 30 June 2014) 13 7
Catherine Leanne Onley (Resigned 28 October 2013) 4 3
Carmen Peta Bath (Resigned 2 October 2013) 2 2
Proceedings on behalf of the company
No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 for leave to bring proceedings
on behalf of the company, or to intervene in any proceedings to which the company is a party, for the purpose of
taking responsibility on behalf of the company for all or part of those proceedings.
No proceedings have been brought or intervened in on behalf of the company with leave of the Court under section
237 of the Corporations Act 2001.
Non audit services
The company may decide to employ the auditor on assignments additional to their statutory duties where the
auditor’s expertise and experience with the company are important. Details of the amounts paid or payable to the
auditor (Andrew Frewin Stewart) for audit and non audit services provided during the year are set out in the notes
to the accounts.
The board of directors has considered the position and is satisfied that the provision of the non-audit services is
compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001.
The directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services by the auditor, as set out in the notes did not
compromise the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for the following reasons:
• all non-audit services have been reviewed by the board to ensure they do not impact on the impartiality and
objectivity of the auditor
• none of the services undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110
Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, including reviewing or auditing the auditor’s own work, acting in
a management or a decision-making capacity for the company, acting as advocate for the company or jointly
sharing economic risk and rewards.
Auditor’s independence declaration
A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is
set out on page 10.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the board of directors at Donald, Victoria on 26 September 2014.
Shane Francis O’Shea,
Chairman
Directors’ meetings (continued)
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Auditor’s independence declaration
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Financial statementsStatement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended 30 June 2014
Note 2014 2013 $ $
Revenue from ordinary activities 4 240,247 197,557
Employee benefits expense (161,172) (221,453)
Charitable donations, sponsorship, advertising and promotion (20,627) (12,928)
Occupancy and associated costs (22,483) (23,543)
Systems costs (17,540) (17,190)
Depreciation and amortisation expense 5 (36,663) (37,173)
General administration expenses (56,218) (58,408)
Loss before income tax credit (74,456) (173,138)
Income tax credit 6 17,133 46,736
Loss after income tax credit (57,323) (126,402)
Total comprehensive income for the year (57,323) (126,402)
Earnings per share for loss attributable to the ordinary
shareholders of the company: ¢ ¢
Basic earnings per share 20 (7.4) (16.32)
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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Financial statements (continued)
Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2014
Note 2014 2013 $ $
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 7 14,119 47,804
Trade and other receivables 8 21,793 20,977
Total Current Assets 35,912 68,781
Non-Current Assets
Property, plant and equipment 9 165,719 180,382
Intangible assets 10 78,268 100,268
Deferred tax assets 11 137,278 120,145
Total Non-Current Assets 381,265 400,795
Total Assets 417,177 469,576
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Trade and other payables 12 22,771 22,378
Provisions 13 9,688 6,500
Total Current Liabilities 32,459 28,878
Non-Current Liabilities
Provisions 13 1,343 -
Total Non-Current Liabilities 1,343 -
Total Liabilities 33,802 28,878
Net Assets 383,375 440,698
Equity
Issued capital 14 751,150 751,150
Accumulated losses 15 (367,775) (310,452)
Total Equity 383,375 440,698
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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Financial statements (continued)
Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended 30 June 2014
Issued Accumulated Total capital losses equity $ $ $
Balance at 1 July 2012 751,150 (184,050) 567,100
Total comprehensive income for the year - (126,402) (126,402)
Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:
Shares issued during period - - -
Costs of issuing shares - - -
Dividends provided for or paid - - -
Balance at 30 June 2013 751,150 (310,452) 440,698
Balance at 1 July 2013 751,150 (310,452) 440,698
Total comprehensive income for the year - (57,323) (57,323)
Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:
Shares issued during period - - -
Costs of issuing shares - - -
Dividends provided for or paid - - -
Balance at 30 June 2014 751,150 (367,775) 383,375
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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Financial statements (continued)
Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 30 June 2014
Note 2014 2013 $ $
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers 262,540 205,010
Payments to suppliers and employees (296,238) (353,479)
Interest received 13 3,941
Net cash used in operating activities 16 (33,685) (144,528)
Net decrease in cash held (33,685) (144,528)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 47,804 192,332
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 7(a) 14,119 47,804
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the financial statementsFor year ended 30 June 2014
Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies
a) Basis of preparation
These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting
Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standard Boards and the Corporations Act
2001. The company is a for-profit entity for the purpose of preparing the financial statements.
Compliance with IFRS
These financial statements and notes comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by
the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
Critical accounting estimates
The preparation of the financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also
requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the company’s accounting policies.
These areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexities, or areas where assumptions and estimates
are significant to the financial statements are disclosed in note 3.
Historical cost convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention on an accruals basis as
modified by the revaluation of financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss and where stated,
current valuations of non-current assets. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange
for assets.
Comparative figures
Where required by Australian Accounting Standards comparative figures have been adjusted to conform with
changes in presentation for the current financial year.
Adoption of new and amended accounting standards
The company adopted the following standards and amendments, mandatory for the first time for the annual
reporting period commencing 1 July 2013:
• AASB 2011-4 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards to Remove Individual Key Management
Personnel Disclosure Requirements.
• AASB 10 Consolidated Financial Statements, AASB 11 Joint Arrangements, AASB 12 Disclosure of Interests
in Other Entities, AASB 128 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures, AASB 127 Separate Financial
Statements and AASB 2011-7 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Consolidation
and Joint Arrangements Standards.
• AASB 2012-9 Amendment to AASB 1048 arising from the Withdrawal of Australian Interpretation 1039.
• AASB 2012-10 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Transition Guidance and other Amendments
which provides an exemption from the requirement to disclose the impact of the change in accounting policy on
the current period.
• AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement and AASB 2011-8 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising
from AASB 13.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
a) Basis of preparation (continued)
Adoption of new and amended accounting standards (continued)
• AASB 119 Employee Benefits (September 2011) and AASB 2011-10 Amendments to Australian Accounting
Standards arising from AASB 119 (September 2011).
• AASB 2012-5 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from Annual Improvements 2009-2011
Cycle.
• AASB 2012-2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosures – Offsetting Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities.
AASB 2011-4 removes the individual key management personnel disclosure requirements in AASB 124 Related
Party Disclosures. As a result the company now only discloses the key management personnel compensation in
total and for each of the categories required in AASB 124. Detailed key management personnel compensation is
outlined in the remuneration report, included as part of the directors’ report.
The adoption of revised standard AASB 119 has resulted in a change to the accounting for the company’s annual
leave obligations. As the entity does not expect all annual leave to be taken within 12 months of the respective
service being provided, annual leave obligations are now classified as long-term employee benefits in their entirety.
This changes the measurement of these obligations, as the entire obligation is now measured on a discounted
basis and no longer split into a short-term and a long-term portion. However, the impact of this change is
considered immaterial on the financial statements overall as the majority of the annual leave is still expected to be
taken within 12 months after the end of the reporting period.
None of the remaining new standards and amendments to standards that are mandatory for the first time for the
financial year beginning 1 July 2013 affected any of the amounts recognised in the current period or any prior
period and are not likely to affect future periods.
The company has not elected to apply any pronouncements before their mandatory operative date in the annual
reporting period beginning 1 July 2013.
Economic dependency - Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited
The company has entered into a franchise agreement with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited that governs the
management of the Community Bank® branch at Donald, Victoria
The branch operates as a franchise of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, using the name “Bendigo Bank” and
the logo and system of operations of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited. The company manages the Community
Bank® branch on behalf of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, however all transactions with customers conducted
through the Community Bank® branch are effectively conducted between the customers and Bendigo and Adelaide
Bank Limited.
All deposits are made with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, and all personal and investment products are
products of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, with the company facilitating the provision of those products. All
loans, leases or hire purchase transactions, issues of new credit or debit cards, temporary or bridging finance and
any other transaction that involves creating a new debt, or increasing or changing the terms of an existing debt
owed to Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, must be approved by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited. All credit
transactions are made with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, and all credit products are products of Bendigo
and Adelaide Bank Limited.
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited provides significant assistance in establishing and maintaining the Community
Bank® branch franchise operations. It also continues to provide ongoing management and operational support
and other assistance and guidance in relation to all aspects of the franchise operation, including advice in relation
to:
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
a) Basis of preparation (continued)
Economic dependency - Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited (continued)
• advice and assistance in relation to the design, layout and fit out of the Community Bank® branch
• training for the branch manager and other employees in banking, management systems and interface protocol
• methods and procedures for the sale of products and provision of services
• security and cash logistic controls
• calculation of company revenue and payment of many operating and administrative expenses
• the formulation and implementation of advertising and promotional programs
• sales techniques and proper customer relations.
Going concern
The net assets of the company as at 30 June 2014 were $383,375 and the loss after tax made for the year was
$57,323, bringing accumulated losses to $367,775.
In addition: $
Total assets were 417,177
Total liabilities were 33,802
Operating cash outflows were (33,685)
There was a 54.65% decrease in the loss recorded for the financial year ended 30 June 2014 when compared to
the prior year.
The company meets its day to day working capital requirements through cash reserves and an overdraft facility.
The overdraft has an approved limit of $120,000 and was not used as at 30 June 2014.
The company’s business activities, together with the factors likely to affect its future development, performance
and position are set out in the directors’ report on pages 4 to 9. The financial position of the company, its cash
flows, liquidity position and borrowing facilities are described in the financial statements.
The current economic environment is difficult and while revenue continues to increase the company has again
reported an operating loss for the year. The directors consider that the outlook presents significant challenges in
terms of banking business volume and pricing as well as for operating costs. Whilst the directors have instituted
measures to preserve cash and secure additional finance, these circumstances create material uncertainties over
future trading results and cash flows.
The company’s forecasts and projections, taking account of reasonably possible changes in trading performance,
show that the company should be able to operate within the level of its current overdraft facility.
The company has held discussions with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited about its future borrowing needs.
It is likely that these discussions will not be completed for some time but no matters have been drawn to its
attention to suggest that renewal may not be forthcoming on acceptable terms. The company has also obtained an
undertaking of support from Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited that it will continue to support the company and
its operations for the 2014/15 financial year. This support is provided on the basis that the company continues to
fulfil its obligations under the franchise agreement and continues to work closely with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank
Limited to further develop its business.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
a) Basis of preparation (continued)
Going concern (continued)
The directors have concluded that the combination of the circumstances above represents a material uncertainty
that casts doubt upon the company’s ability to continue as a going concern and that, therefore, the company may
be unable to realise its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business.
Nevertheless, after making enquiries and considering the uncertainties described above, the directors have a
reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the
foreseeable future. For these reasons, they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing
the annual financial statements.
The following is a summary of the material accounting policies adopted by the company in the preparation of the
financial statements. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated.
b) Revenue
Revenue is recognised when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future economic
benefits will flow to the company and any specific criteria have been met. Interest and fee revenue is recognised
when earned. The gain or loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment is recognised on a net basis and is
classified as income rather than revenue. All revenue is stated net of the amount of Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Revenue calculation
The franchise agreement with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited provides for three types of revenue earned by
the company. First, the company is entitled to 50% of the monthly gross margin earned by Bendigo and Adelaide
Bank Limited on products and services provided through the company that are regarded as “day to day” banking
business (i.e. ‘margin business’). This arrangement also means that if the gross margin reflects a loss (that is, the
gross margin is a negative amount), the company effectively incurs, and must bear, 50% of that loss.
The second source of revenue is commission paid by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited on the other products
and services provided through the company (i.e. ‘commission business’). The commission is currently payable
on various specified products and services, including insurance, financial planning, common fund, Sandhurst
Select, superannuation, commercial loan referrals, products referred by Rural Bank, leasing referrals, fixed loans
and certain term deposits (>90 days). The amount of commission payable can be varied in accordance with
the Franchise Agreement (which, in some cases, permits commissions to be varied at the discretion of Bendigo
and Adelaide Bank Limited). This discretion has been exercised on several occasions previously. For example in
February 2011 and February 2013 Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited reduced commissions on two core banking
products to ensure a more even distribution of income between Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited and its
Community Bank® partners. The revenue share model is subject to regular review to ensure that the interests of
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited and Community Bank® companies remain balanced.
The third source of revenue is a proportion of the fees and charges (i.e. what are commonly referred to as ‘bank
fees and charges’) charged to customers. This proportion, determined by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, may
vary between products and services and may be amended by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited from time to
time.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
c) Income tax
Current tax
Current tax is calculated by reference to the amount of income taxes payable or recoverable in respect of the
taxable profit or loss for the period. It is calculated using tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or
substantively enacted by reporting date. Current tax for current and prior periods is recognised as a liability (or
asset) to the extent that it is unpaid (or refundable).
Deferred tax
Deferred tax is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method on temporary differences arising from
differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding
tax base of those items.
In principle, deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets
are recognised to the extent that it is probable that sufficient taxable amounts will be available against which
deductible temporary differences or unused tax losses and tax offsets can be utilised. However, deferred tax
assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary differences giving rise to them arise from the initial
recognition of assets and liabilities (other than as a result of a business combination) which affects neither
taxable income nor accounting profit. Furthermore, a deferred tax liability is not recognised in relation to taxable
temporary differences arising from goodwill.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period(s) when
the asset and liability giving rise to them are realised or settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been
enacted or substantively enacted by reporting date. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities reflects the tax
consequences that would follow from the manner in which the consolidated entity expects, at the reporting date, to
recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax and
when the balances relate to taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the company entity intends to settle
its tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.
Current and deferred tax for the period
Current and deferred tax is recognised as an expense or income in the statement of comprehensive income,
except when it relates to items credited or debited to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also recognised
directly in equity, or where it arises from initial accounting for a business combination, in which case it is taken into
account in the determination of goodwill or excess.
d) Employee entitlements
Provision is made for the company’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees
to balance date. Employee benefits that are expected to be settled within one year have been measured at the
amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled, plus related on-costs. Employee benefits payable later
than one year have been measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made for
those benefits.
The company contributes to a defined contribution plan. Contributions to employee superannuation funds are
charged against income as incurred.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
e) Cash and cash equivalents
For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash includes cash on hand and in banks and investments in
money market instruments, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in
current liabilities on the balance sheet.
f) Trade receivables and payables
Receivables are carried at their amounts due. The collectability of debts is assessed at balance date and specific
provision is made for any doubtful accounts. Liabilities for trade creditors and other amounts are carried at cost
that is the fair value of the consideration to be paid in the future for goods and services received, whether or not
billed to the company.
g) Property, plant and equipment
Plant and equipment, leasehold improvements and equipment under finance lease are stated at cost less
accumulated depreciation and impairment. Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition
of the item. In the event that settlement of all or part of the purchase consideration is deferred, cost is determined
by discounting the amounts payable in the future to their present value as at the date of acquisition.
Depreciation is provided on property, plant and equipment, including freehold buildings but excluding land.
Depreciation is calculated on a straight line basis so as to write off the net cost of each asset over its expected
useful life to its estimated residual value. Leasehold improvements are depreciated at the rate equivalent to
the available building allowance using the straight line method. The estimated useful lives, residual values and
depreciation method are reviewed at the end of each annual reporting period.
The following estimated useful lives are used in the calculation of depreciation:
- leasehold improvements 40 years
- plant and equipment 2.5 - 40 years
- furniture and fittings 4 - 40 years
h) Intangibles
The franchise fee paid to Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited has been recorded at cost and is amortised on a
straight line basis over the life of the franchise agreement.
The renewal processing fee paid to Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited when renewing the franchise agreement
has also been recorded at cost and is amortised on a straight line basis over the life of the franchise agreement.
i) Payment terms
Receivables and payables are non interest bearing and generally have payment terms of between 30 and 90 days.
j) Borrowings
All loans are initially measured at the principal amount. Interest is recognised as an expense as it accrues.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
k) Financial instruments
Recognition and initial measurement
Financial instruments, incorporating financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the entity
becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs. Financial instruments are
classified and measured as set out below.
Derecognition
Financial assets are derecognised where the contractual rights to receipt of cash flows expires or the asset is
transferred to another party whereby the entity no longer has any significant continuing involvement in the risks
and benefits associated with the asset.
Classification and subsequent measurement
(i) Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not
quoted in an active market and are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate
method.
(ii) Held-to-maturity investments
Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets that have fixed maturities and fixed or
determinable payments, and it is the entity’s intention to hold these investments to maturity. They are
subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.
(iii) Available-for-sale financial assets
Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative financial assets that are either not suitable to be classified
into other categories of financial assets due to their nature, or they are designated as such by management.
They comprise investments in the equity of other entities where there is neither a fixed maturity nor fixed or
determinable payments.
They are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in such fair value (i.e. gains or losses) recognised
in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. Available-for-sale financial assets are included in non-current
assets except where they are expected to be sold within 12 months after the end of the reporting period. All
other financial assets are classified as current assets.
(iv) Financial liabilities
Non-derivative financial liabilities (excluding financial guarantees) are subsequently measured at amortised cost
using the effective interest rate method.
Impairment
At each reporting date, the entity assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial instrument has
been impaired. Impairment losses are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
l) Leases
Leases of fixed assets where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the ownership of the asset,
but not the legal ownership are transferred to the company are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are
capitalised by recording an asset and a liability at the lower of the amounts equal to the fair value of the leased
property or the present value of the minimum lease payments, including any guaranteed residual values. Lease
payments are allocated between the reduction of the lease liability and the lease interest expense for the period.
Leased assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the lease
term. Lease payments for operating leases, where substantially all the risks and benefits remain with the lessor,
are charged as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred. Lease incentives under operating leases are
recognised as a liability and amortised on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease term.
m) Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the economic entity has a legal, equitable or constructive obligation to make a
future sacrifice of economic benefits to other entities as a result of past transactions of other past events, it is
probable that a future sacrifice of economic benefits will be required and a reliable estimate can be made of the
amount of the obligation.
A provision for dividends is not recognised as a liability unless the dividends are declared, determined or publicly
recommended on or before the reporting date.
n) Contributed equity
Ordinary shares are recognised at the fair value of the consideration received by the company. Any transaction
costs arising on the issue of ordinary shares are recognised directly in equity as a reduction of the share proceeds
received.
o) Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of the company, excluding
any costs of servicing equity other than ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares
outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the year.
p) Goods and Services Tax
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of Goods and Services Tax (GST), except where
the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the taxation authority. In these circumstances, the GST is
recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense.
Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST included. The net amount of GST recoverable from,
or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the balance sheet. Cash flows
are included in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis.
The GST components of cash flows arising from investing and financing activities which are recoverable from, or
payable to, the taxation authority are classified as operating cash flows.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Note 2. Financial risk managementThe company’s activities expose it to a limited variety of financial risks: market risk (including currency risk, fair
value interest risk and price risk), credit risk, liquidity risk and cash flow interest rate risk. The company’s overall
risk management program focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential
adverse effects on the financial performance of the entity. The entity does not use derivative instruments.
Risk management is carried out directly by the board of directors.
(i) Market risk
The company has no exposure to any transactions denominated in a currency other than Australian dollars.
(ii) Price risk
The company is not exposed to equity securities price risk as it does not hold investments for sale or at fair
value. The company is not exposed to commodity price risk.
(iii) Credit risk
The company has no significant concentrations of credit risk. It has policies in place to ensure that customers
have an appropriate credit history. The company’s franchise agreement limits the company’s credit exposure to
one financial institution, being Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited.
(iv) Liquidity risk
Prudent liquidity management implies maintaining sufficient cash and marketable securities and the availability
of funding from credit facilities. The company believes that its sound relationship with Bendigo and Adelaide
Bank Limited mitigates this risk significantly.
(v) Cash flow and fair value interest rate risk
Interest-bearing assets are held with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited and subject to movements in market
interest. Interest-rate risk could also arise from long-term borrowings. Borrowings issued at variable rates
expose the company to cash flow interest-rate risk. The company believes that its sound relationship with
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited mitigates this risk significantly.
(vi) Capital management
The board’s policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to sustain future development of the company.
The board of directors monitor the return on capital and the level of dividends to shareholders. Capital is
represented by total equity as recorded in the balance sheet.
In accordance with the franchise agreement, in any 12 month period, the funds distributed to shareholders
shall not exceed the distribution limit:
The distribution limit is the greater of:
(a) 20% of the profit or funds of the franchisee otherwise available for distribution to shareholders in that 12
month period; and
(b) subject to the availability of distributable profits, the relevant rate of return multiplied by the average level of
share capital of the franchisee over that 12 month period where the relevant rate of return is equal to the
weighted average interest rate on 90 day bank bills over that 12 month period plus 5%.
The board is managing the growth of the business in line with this requirement. There are no other externally
imposed capital requirements, although the nature of the company is such that amounts will be paid in the
form of charitable donations and sponsorship. Charitable donations and sponsorship paid for the year ended
30 June 2014 can be seen in the statement of comprehensive income.
There were no changes in the company’s approach to capital management during the year.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Note 3. Critical accounting estimates and judgementsEstimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors,
including expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on the entity and that are believed to be
reasonable under the circumstances.
The company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by
definition, seldom equal the related actual results.
Management has identified the following critical accounting policies for which significant judgements, estimates
and assumptions are made. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and
conditions and may materially affect financial results or the financial position reported in future periods.
Further details of the nature of these assumptions and conditions may be found in the relevant notes to the
financial statements.
Taxation
Judgement is required in assessing whether deferred tax assets and certain tax liabilities are recognised on
the balance sheet. Deferred tax assets, including those arising from un-recouped tax losses, capital losses and
temporary differences, are recognised only where it is considered more likely than not that they will be recovered,
which is dependent on the generation of sufficient future taxable profits.
Assumptions about the generation of future taxable profits depend on management’s estimates of future cash
flows. These depend on estimates of future sales volumes, operating costs, capital expenditure, dividends and
other capital management transactions. Judgements are also required about the application of income tax
legislation.
These judgements and assumptions are subject to risk and uncertainty. There is therefore a possibility that
changes in circumstances will alter expectations, which may impact the amount of deferred tax assets and
deferred tax liabilities recognised on the balance sheet and the amount of other tax losses and temporary
differences not yet recognised. In such circumstances, some or all of the carrying amount of recognised deferred
tax assets and liabilities may require adjustment, resulting in corresponding credit or charge to the statement of
comprehensive income.
Estimation of useful lives of assets
The estimation of the useful lives of assets has been based on historical experience and the condition of the
asset is assessed at least once per year and considered against the remaining useful life. Adjustments to useful
lives are made when considered necessary.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the company’s share of the net
identifiable assets of the acquired branch/agency at the date of acquisition. Goodwill on acquisition is included in
intangible assets. Goodwill is not amortised. Instead, goodwill is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently
if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired and is carried at cost less accumulated
impairment losses.
The calculations require the use of assumptions.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Note 3. Critical accounting estimates and judgements (continued)
Impairment of assets
At each reporting date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets that have
an indefinite useful life to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment
loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the
extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where the asset does not generate cash flows that are independent from
other assets, the consolidated entity estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the
asset belongs.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the
estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current
market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of
future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount,
the carrying amount of the asset (cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss
is recognised in profit or loss immediately, unless the relevant asset is carried at fair value, in which case the
impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (cash-generating unit) is
increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but only to the extent that the increased carrying
amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been
recognised for the asset (cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised
in profit or loss immediately, unless the relevant asset is carried at fair value, in which case the reversal of the
impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
2014 2013 $ $
Note 4. Revenue from ordinary activitiesOperating activities:
- services commissions 239,850 193,882
- other revenue 384 -
Total revenue from operating activities 240,234 193,882
Non-operating activities:
- interest received 13 3,675
Total revenue from non-operating activities 13 3,675
Total revenues from ordinary activities 240,247 197,557
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Note 5. ExpensesDepreciation of non-current assets:
- plant and equipment 5,006 5,516
- leasehold improvements 9,657 9,657
Amortisation of non-current assets:
- franchise agreement 2,000 2,000
- establishment fee 20,000 20,000
36,663 37,173
Bad debts (143) 887
Note 6. Income tax credit The components of tax expense comprise:
- Future income tax benefit attributable to losses (15,642) (47,381)
- Movement in deferred tax (1,491) 645
(17,133) (46,736)
The prima facie tax on loss from ordinary activities before income
tax is reconciled to the income tax expense as follows:
Operating loss (74,456) (173,138)
Prima facie tax on loss from ordinary activities at 30% (22,337) (51,941)
Add tax effect of:
- non-deductible expenses 6,600 6,600
- timing difference expenses 1,491 (645)
- other deductible expenses (1,396) (1,395)
(15,642) (47,381)
Movement in deferred tax 11 (1,491) 645
(17,133) (46,736)
Note 7. Cash and cash equivalents Cash at bank and on hand 14,119 47,804
Note 7.(a) Reconciliation to cash flow statement
The above figures reconcile to the amount of cash shown in the
statement of cash flows at the end of the financial year as follows:
Cash at bank and on hand 14,119 47,804
The company meets its day to day working capital requirements through cash reserves and an overdraft facility.
The overdraft has an approved limit of $120,000 and was not used as at 30 June 2014.
Note 2014 2013 $ $
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Note 8. Trade and other receivablesTrade receivables 16,567 15,311
Prepayments 5,226 5,666
21,793 20,977
Note 9. Property, plant and equipment Plant and equipment
At cost 46,879 46,879
Less accumulated depreciation (27,807) (22,802)
19,072 24,077
Leasehold improvements
At cost 174,798 174,798
Less accumulated depreciation (28,151) (18,493)
146,647 156,305
Total written down amount 165,719 180,382
Movements in carrying amounts:
Plant and equipment
Carrying amount at beginning 24,077 29,593
Additions - -
Disposals - -
Less: depreciation expense (5,006) (5,516)
Carrying amount at end 19,071 24,077
Leasehold improvements
Carrying amount at beginning 156,305 165,961
Additions - -
Disposals - -
Less: depreciation expense (9,657) (9,656)
Carrying amount at end 146,648 156,305
Total written down amount 165,719 180,382
2014 2013 $ $
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Note 10. Intangible assets Franchise fee
At cost 10,000 10,000
Less: accumulated amortisation (6,000) (4,000)
4,000 6,000
Establishment fee
At cost 100,000 100,000
Less: accumulated amortisation (60,000) (40,000)
40,000 60,000
Agency buy-out 34,268 34,268
Total written down amount 78,268 100,268
Note 11. TaxNon-Current:
Deferred tax assets
- employee provisions 3,309 1,950
- tax losses carried forward 135,536 119,895
138,845 121,845
Deferred tax liability
- deductible prepayments 1,568 1,700
1,568 1,700
Net deferred tax asset 137,278 120,145
Movement in deferred tax charged to statement of comprehensive income (17,133) (46,736)
Note 12. Trade and other payables Trade creditors 3,895 574
Other creditors and accruals 18,876 21,804
22,771 22,378
Note 13. Provisions Current:
Provision for annual leave 9,688 6,500
Non-Current:
Provision for long service leave 1,343 -
2014 2013 $ $
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Note 14. Contributed equity774,411 ordinary shares fully paid (2013: 774,411) 774,411 774,411
Less: equity raising expenses (23,261) (23,261)
751,150 751,150
Rights attached to shares
(a) Voting rights
Subject to some limited exceptions, each member has the right to vote at a general meeting.
On a show of hands or a poll, each member attending the meeting (whether they are attending the meeting
in person or by attorney, corporate representative or proxy) has one vote, regardless of the number of shares
held. However, where a person attends a meeting in person and is entitled to vote in more than one capacity
(for example, the person is a member and has also been appointed as proxy for another member) that person
may only exercise one vote on a show of hands. On a poll, that person may exercise one vote as a member and
one vote for each other member that person represents as duly appointed attorney, corporate representative or
proxy.
The purpose of giving each member only one vote, regardless of the number of shares held, is to reflect the
nature of the company as a community based company, by providing that all members of the community who
have contributed to the establishment and ongoing operation of the Community Bank® branch have the same
ability to influence the operation of the company.
(b) Dividends
Generally, dividends are payable to members in proportion to the amount of the share capital paid up on the
shares held by them, subject to any special rights and restrictions for the time being attaching to shares. The
franchise agreement with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited contains a limit on the level of profits or funds
that may be distributed to shareholders. There is also a restriction on the payment of dividends to certain
shareholders if they have a prohibited shareholding interest (see below).
(c) Transfer
Generally, ordinary shares are freely transferable. However, the directors have a discretion to refuse to register
a transfer of shares.
Subject to the foregoing, shareholders may transfer shares by a proper transfer effected in accordance with the
company’s constitution and the Corporations Act 2001.
Prohibited shareholding interest
A person must not have a prohibited shareholding interest in the company.
In summary, a person has a prohibited shareholding interest if any of the following applies:
• They control or own 10% or more of the shares in the company (the “10% limit”).
• In the opinion of the board they do not have a close connection to the community or communities in which the
company predominantly carries on business (the “close connection test”).
• Where the person is a shareholder, after the transfer of shares in the company to that person the number of
shareholders in the company is (or would be) lower than the base number (the “base number test”). The base
number is 391. As at the date of this report, the company had 406 shareholders.
2014 2013 $ $
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Note 14. Contributed equity (continued)
Prohibited shareholding interest (continued)
As with voting rights, the purpose of this prohibited shareholding provision is to reflect the community-based nature
of the company.
Where a person has a prohibited shareholding interest, the voting and dividend rights attaching to the shares in
which the person (and his or her associates) have a prohibited shareholding interest, are suspended.
The board has the power to request information from a person who has (or is suspected by the board of having)
a legal or beneficial interest in any shares in the company or any voting power in the company, for the purpose of
determining whether a person has a prohibited shareholding interest. If the board becomes aware that a member
has a prohibited shareholding interest, it must serve a notice requiring the member (or the member’s associate) to
dispose of the number of shares the board considers necessary to remedy the breach. If a person fails to comply
with such a notice within a specified period (that must be between three and six months), the board is authorised
to sell the specified shares on behalf of that person. The holder will be entitled to the consideration from the sale
of the shares, less any expenses incurred by the board in selling or otherwise dealing with those shares.
In the constitution, members acknowledge and recognise that the exercise of the powers given to the board may
cause considerable disadvantage to individual members, but that such a result may be necessary to enforce the
prohibition.
2014 2013 $ $
Note 15. Accumulated lossesBalance at the beginning of the financial year (310,452) (184,050)
Net loss from ordinary activities after income tax (57,323) (126,402)
Dividends paid or provided for - -
Balance at the end of the financial year (367,775) (310,452)
Note 16. Statement of cash flowsReconciliation of loss from ordinary activities after tax to net cash used in
operating activities
Loss from ordinary activities after income tax (57,323) (126,402)
Non cash items:
- depreciation 14,663 15,173
- amortisation 22,000 22,000
Changes in assets and liabilities:
- increase in receivables (816) (6,078)
- increase in other assets (17,133) (46,736)
- increase/(decrease) in payables 393 (91)
- increase/(decrease) in provisions 4,531 (2,394)
Net cash flows used in operating activities (33,685) (144,528)
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Note 17. LeasesOperating lease commitments
Non-cancellable operating leases contracted for but not capitalised in the
financial statements
Payable - minimum lease payments:
- not later than 12 months 8,500 8,500
- between 12 months and 5 years 11,333 19,833
- greater than 5 years - -
19,833 28,333
The branch premises lease is a non-cancellable lease with a five-year term. The
lease expires on 13 October 2016 and has two 5 year renewal options remaining.
Rent is payable monthly in advance.
Note 18. Auditor’s remuneration Amounts received or due and receivable by the auditor of the company for:
- audit and review services 3,850 3,850
- non audit services 2,197 2,132
6,047 5,982
Note 19. Director and related party disclosuresNo director of the company receives remuneration for services as a company director or committee member.
There are no executives within the company whose remuneration is required to be disclosed.
Detailed remuneration disclosures are provided in the remuneration report, included as part of the directors’
report.
Transactions with Key Management Personnel
2014 2013
Shane O’Shea is a partner at The Buloke Times. Buloke Community
Enterprises Limited used the services of The Buloke Times during the
financial year for advertising and printing. The total benefit The Buloke
Times received for the financial year was:
1,889 1,473
Detailed shareholding disclosures are provided in the remuneration report, included as part of the directors’
report.
2014 2013 $ $
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Note 20. Earnings per share
2014 $
2013 $
(a) Loss attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company used
in calculating earnings per share(57,323) (126,402)
Number Number
(b) Weighted average number of ordinary shares used as the denominator
in calculating basic earnings per share 774,411 774,411
Note 21. Events occurring after the reporting dateThere have been no events after the end of the financial year that would materially affect the financial statements.
Note 22. Contingent liabilities and contingent assetsThere were no contingent liabilities or contingent assets at the date of this report to affect the financial
statements.
Note 23. Segment reportingThe economic entity operates in the service sector where it facilitates Community Bank® services in Donald and
surrounding districts, Victoria pursuant to a franchise agreement with Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited.
Note 24. Registered office/Principal place of businessThe entity is a company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. The registered office and
principal place of business is:
Registered Office Principal Place of Business
61 Woods Street
Donald VIC 3480
61 Woods Street
Donald VIC 3480
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Note 25. Financial instruments
Financial Instrument Composition and Maturity Analysis
The table below reflects the undiscounted contractual settlement terms for all financial instruments, as well as the
settlement period for instruments with a fixed period of maturity and interest rate.
Financial instrument
Floating interestFixed interest rate maturing in Non interest
bearingWeighted average1 year or less Over 1 to 5 years Over 5 years
2014$
2013$
2014$
2013$
2014$
2013$
2014$
2013$
2014$
2013$
2014%
2013%
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents
14,118 47,804 - - - - - - - - 0.06 3.35
Receivables - - - - - - - - 21,793 20,977 N/A N/A
Financial liabilities
Payables - - - - - - - - 22,771 22,378 N/A N/A
Net Fair Values
The net fair values of financial assets and liabilities approximate the carrying values as disclosed in the balance
sheet. The company does not have any unrecognised financial instruments at the year end.
Credit Risk
The maximum exposure to credit risk at balance date to recognised financial assets is the carrying amount of
those assets as disclosed in the balance sheet and notes to the financial statements.
There are no material credit risk exposures to any single debtor or group of debtors under financial instruments
entered into by the economic entity.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk refers to the risk that the value of a financial instrument or cash flows associated with the
instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. Interest rate risk arises from the interest bearing
financial assets and liabilities in place subject to variable interest rates, as outlined above.
Sensitivity Analysis
The company has performed sensitivity analysis relating to its exposure to interest rate risk at balance date.
This sensitivity analysis demonstrates the effect on the current year results and equity which could result from a
change in interest rates.
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Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Note 25. Financial instruments (continued)
Sensitivity Analysis (continued)
As at 30 June 2014, the effect on profit and equity as a result of changes in interest rate, with all other variables
remaining constant would be as follows:
2014 $
2013 $
Change in profit/(loss)
Increase in interest rate by 1% 141 478
Decrease in interest rate by 1% 141 478
Change in equity
Increase in interest rate by 1% 141 478
Decrease in interest rate by 1% 141 478
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Directors’ declarationIn accordance with a resolution of the directors of Buloke Community Enterprises Limited, we state that:
In the opinion of the directors:
(a) the financial statements and notes of the company are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001,
including:
(i) giving a true and fair view of the company’s financial position as at 30 June 2014 and of its performance
for the financial year ended on that date; and
(ii) complying with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional
reporting requirements; and
(b) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they
become due and payable.
(c) the audited remuneration disclosures set out in the remuneration report section of the directors’ report comply
with Accounting Standard AASB124 Related Party Disclosures and the Corporations Regulations 2001.
This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the board of directors.
Shane Francis O’Shea,
Chairman
Signed on the 26th of September 2014.
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Independent audit report
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Independent audit report (continued)
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Franchisee: Buloke Community Enterprises Limited61-63 Woods Street, Donald VIC 3480ABN: 29 147 298 039www.bendigobank.com.au/donald
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